Student Resources

Resources

Documentation Criteria (PDF)
OSA Student Handbook 2024 (PDF)
Biola Counseling Center
Biola Health Center
Learning Ally
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic website for e-text and digital books.
Department of Rehabilitation
The California Department of Rehabilitation offers employment opportunities and living assistance for people with disabilities, among other things. Whittier Branch: (562) 698-8381; (562) 698-2971 (fax). Norwalk Branch: (562) 864-8521.

Digital Accessibility Resources

Biola is committed to proactively improving accessibility to ensure a positive learning environment for all of our students, and being inclusive of everyone’s range of abilities.

Accessibility Policy
Review Biola’s accessibility policy for compliance information.
Report an Accessibility Issue
If you notice that a document, video, poster, or tool is not easy for you to access or use, please let us know by submitting a report.
Biola University Accessibility Guide for Social Media
If you create social media content for a Biola account, you need to follow accessibility guidelines. Please contact social.media@biola.edu for training on how to make your content accessible.

Student Frequently Asked Questions

What are some examples of accommodations students have received?

Reduced-distraction testing
Extended exam time
Usage of word-processor for essay exams
Note-taking assistance
Digitally-recorded books
ASL real-time captioning
Advanced registration
Housing modifications
Meal plan accommodations.
Service dog & ESA registration

What does the renewal process look like?

In order to protect your privacy and autonomy, we do require for each semester following, you communicate to our staff that you would like your new faculty informed of your registration with the OSA. You should receive a link several weeks before the start of each semester for easy and quick access. If for some reason you do not receive that email, please let us know right away. For certain types of conditions, additional documentation may be required on a yearly basis, which our staff would communicate with you.

When should I start this accommodations process?

We encourage students with known conditions to register as soon as possible, preferably before the start of the semester. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively, so in order to ensure implementation of a student’s care plan, early registration is strongly recommended.

What if there are issues with my care plan?

If you feel you have a need related to your diagnosis that is not being accommodated, it is important that you communicate with our staff as soon as you’re able. We strongly encourage open communication with our students and will be happy to set up a follow up appointment to address any concerns.

What if I think I have a disability and wish to be assessed?

The Office of Student Accessibility does not provide testing or assessment for disabilities or medical conditions; we recommend visiting the Biola Counseling Center, Student Health Center, or going through your insurance company for referrals within their network. If you have questions about this process, please do not hesitate to connect with us for further guidance and next steps.